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10 Best things to do in Mauritius

January 09 2015

This beautiful tropical island located around 800 km from the coast of Madagascar comes alive with white sandy beaches, tropical palm trees and lush green mountains. A perfect holiday destination packed with jungle adventures, water sports and sea food delights, Mauritius definitely makes one marvel at nature's opulence. Find below the ten best things to do in this spellbinding country:

1. Linger amongst giant water lillies

Where: Mauritius Botanical Garden

Built By: Pierre Poivre in 1767

Famous For:

a. Being the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere
b. Spice gardens, sugarcane fields and remarkable collection of 85 varieties of palms from Asia, Africa, islands of Indian Ocean, etc.

7. Feel the air vibrate as water cascades down 100 meters

Don't miss: The picture perfect selfie with the backdrop of Chamarel Falls

8. Get acquainted with the sugary history of Mauritius

Where: The Sugar Museum

What to expect: A tour through the factory, snippets from Mauritius's history, display of old unused machines, revelation of facts about the sugar industry's contribution to the country's economy

Don't miss: Other places of historical import like The National History Museum (with ancient artifacts, fossils and paintings of the extinct bird dodo and some giant tortoises)

9. Shop like there's no tomorrow!

Where: Foire de Mahebourg (located near the waterfront)

What to expect: A great range of textile collection, delicious food stalls with mouth-watering snacks like samosa, gateaux piments, chilli bites and dhal puris

Buying Tips: Though open on all days, the market explodes in size and activity on Mondays (hence also referred to as 'Monday Market')

9. 10. Step into a world of adventure

Where: Casela Nature Park

What to expect: 14 hectares of nature and adventure parkland with more than 1500 birds, big cats and a variety of other animal species

Famous for: Bird sanctuary, canyon swing rides, segway rides and the big cat safari (where you can walk with the lions, under professional guidance, of course)

Don't miss: A chance to see wild animals up close at the 'petting farm'

While multiethnic culture, mesmerizing charm or fascinating history can capture the spirit of this tropical island, no amount of narratives could stand a chance to the real experience of being there and doing that. Need we say any more?

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